Ghoom, the second highest railway station in the world, is about 10 km from Darjeeling. The airport close to Darjeeling is the Civil Enclave Bagdogra (about 90 km.)

Mayfair Hill Resort, Cedar Inn and Hotel Sinclairs Darjeeling offer lodging facilities near the bus station. Batasia Loop, Tiger Hill, Dhirdham Temple, Senchal Lake and Observatory Hill are places worthy of visit.

Private taxis and land rovers are available for local travel.